Risk & Assurance Advisor

Veolia; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a Risk & Assurance Advisor in Watford and surrounding areas. The role involves supporting Safety, Quality & Assurance matters, conducting audits, and engaging with teams to drive improvements. The ideal candidate will have experience in a safety advisor role within waste management and hold a NEBOSH General Certificate. Competitive salary around £40,000 plus benefits including a company car and bonus scheme.

Benefits

Company Car or car cash allowance

Bonus Scheme

Pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Access to health resources

24-hour virtual GP access

Annual paid volunteer day

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a Safety Advisor Role, ideally in waste management.
• A background in waste or municipal operations.
• The ability to influence key stakeholders on site.

Responsibilities

• Support Safety, Quality & Assurance matters through regular site visits.
• Conduct audits and monitor site improvement plans.
• Engage with teams to identify improvements and provide solutions.

Skills

Safety Advisor experience

Communication and interpersonal skills

Influencing stakeholders

Auditing experience

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Risk & Assurance Advisor

Salary: in the region of £40,000 depending on experience plus car/allowance, bonus and other Veolia benefits

Grade: 6.1

Location: North London & Home Counties - Alperton, Brent, Haringey, Northampton, Solihull, South Bucks, St Albans, Watford

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

• Company Car or car cash allowance
• Bonus Scheme
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

• Actively support the business on Safety, Quality & Assurance matters by conducting regular site visits (as per our Annual planner), assure the business the right standards are in place, undertake regular audits, including engagement visits and monitoring progress against the site improvement plans.
• You will support an operational team covering the municipal business
• Engage with teams and identify further improvements and provide solutions.
• To work closely with the Risk & Assurance Municipal R&A Manager and Senior Advise to support operations and where appropriate support and liaise with external stakeholders, regulators and customers.
• To liaise with clients and support and advice on industry best practices.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in a Safety Advisor Role, ideally in waste management
• NEBOSH General Certificate.
• A background in waste or municipal operations
• Auditing experience.
• The ability to influence key stakeholders on site.
• An individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide industry-leading customer service to all internal and external customers.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.